In the early days of personal computing, Apple was at the forefront of innovation with the introduction of the Apple ProFile hard disk drive. First released on September 1, 1981, the ProFile was a part of Apple’s hard disk drive series and was designed, manufactured, and sold by the company until 1986. The ProFile was…

On September 1st, 1980, Apple introduced the world to the Apple Disk III, an external 5.25″ floppy disk drive designed specifically for use with the Apple III computer. This new addition to the Apple lineup was manufactured and sold by the company until May 1st, 1984, making it years old today. The Disk III was…

Apple’s DOS 3.3 was a game-changer for personal computers in 1980. As the first widely used disk operating system, it brought new levels of storage and functionality to the Apple IIe computer. Released on August 25, 1980, Apple DOS 3.3 improved upon the previous version, 3.2, by increasing the available storage on floppy disks. The…

In 1980, Apple introduced the world to the Apple Sophisticated Operating System 1.0 (Apple SOS 1.0), a revolutionary operating system developed specifically for the Apple III computer. Released to the public on May 19th of that year, the system quickly gained praise from Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who declared it “the finest operating system on…

On September 1st, 1980, Apple introduced the Apple Monitor III to the world as part of their Apple Monitor series. This monochrome monitor was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1980 to 1985, and it quickly became a popular choice for the Apple II Plus, Apple IIe, Apple IIc, and even later models like…

On June 1st, 1979, Apple introduced the Modem IIB (Novation CAT), a communications package that extended the power of the Apple II computer by allowing for the transfer of programs over the telephone network. Priced at $199.95, the Modem IIB was a revolutionary device for its time, providing users with the ability to connect to…

In 1979, Apple introduced a revolutionary new product to the world: the Apple Graphics Tablet. This innovative device was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple, and it was aimed at artists and designers looking for a new way to create digital art. The Apple Graphics Tablet was first released on June 1, 1979, and it…

In 1979, Apple released a new disk operating system (DOS) called Apple DOS 3.2. This system was specifically developed for the Apple II Plus computer and was publicly released on June 1, 1979. One of the key features of Apple DOS 3.2 was its compatibility with the latest booting methods that were built into the…

The Apple III was a personal computer produced by Apple Computer and was intended as the successor to the Apple II. It was released in 1980, but it was not as successful as the Apple II and was discontinued in 1984. The Apple III was designed to be a more business-oriented machine, with improved hardware…

The Apple Silentype printer was a thermal printer produced by Apple Computer in the late 1970s for use with their Apple III computer line. It was known for its silent operation and high print quality. The Apple Silentype is a printer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1979 to 1982 as part…